With the 2017 Hall of Fame class announced, it's time to look ahead to 2018. Thanks to a logjam of stars that didn't make it into Cooperstown this year, next year's choices will be very, very difficult. Here are some of the big-name newcomers that will be part of the ballot next year.
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Stats to know: 85.0 WAR, .303/.401/.529, 468 HR, 141 OPS+
Sizing up his chances: One of the best third basemen of all-time. The switch-hitting Braves superstar should be a first-ballot lock—regardless of how crowded the ballot is for voters.